Two chemicals widely used to flavor e-cigarettes could be harming users’ lungs, according to a new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.…
Category: Personal Injury
Johnson & Johnson’s Latest Hip Implant Trial Wraps Up with $120M Verdict
In a lawsuit brought by 46 U.S. states, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay $120 Million to resolve claims that it used “unfair…
Marriott’s Massive Data Breach Affects over 380 Million Guests
Marriott, the largest hotel chain in the world, announced in November 2018 that it had been the victim of a major data breach—a cyber-attack that…
FDA Warns: Do Not Use Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment
In a July 30 press release, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. warned consumers against the use of so-called “vaginal rejuvenation”…
New Lawsuit Claims NutriBullet Blenders Explode and Cause Bodily Harm
Capital Brands, the maker of the high-speed blender NutriBullet, is now facing a lawsuit that alleges the company failed to warn consumers about the gadget’s…
Goodyear Hid ‘The Worst Tire Made in History’ through 2 Decades of Deaths and Injuries
More than 2 decades after its first reported failure, the Goodyear “G159” RV tire has been publicly proclaimed “the worst tire made in history.” This…
World Consumer Rights Day: How to Raise Global Awareness of Consumer Needs This Year
Whether they are shopping online, buying a second-hand car, or planning a vacation, all consumers deserve safe, quality products and services that work as advertised.…
200 Complaints about Jogging Stroller Injuries Prompts Federal Action against Britax
After Britax Child Safety, Inc. declined to recall its hazardous jogging strollers, allegedly responsible for at least 97 injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
New Slip and Fall Regulations: OSHA Introduces Final Rules to Impact Every Industry
Accidental slips and falls in the workplace are among the leading causes of work-related injury – or death – in the United States. According to…
